The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) invite participants to a global webinar marking World Patient Safety Day 2025 under the slogan “Patient safety from the start!”.

The event will bring together patient representatives, frontline health workers, health leaders, and international partners to highlight the preventable harm children face in healthcare. Participants will hear experiences and innovations from around the world, engage with campaign materials, and help advance the World Patient Safety Day 2025 Goals.

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  Opening addresses by WHO and PMNCH leadership

  
  


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  Keynote by Sir Liam Donaldson, WHO Envoy for Patient Safety

  
  


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  Expert commentaries and closing reflections

  
  

This fourth webinar in the series will bring together distinguished experts and practitioners to examine how health systems can move beyond crisis response towards building long-term resilience within a wellbeing society and economy - benefiting both people and the planet. Discussions will focus on how policy-makers can strengthen health system performance in the face of adversity, ensuring essential functions continue while minimising the impact of shocks on population health.

Moderator: Andrea Schmidt, Austrian National Public Health Institute

Speakers

• Julia Zimmermann, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
• Jaana Halonen, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
• Nadine Zillmann, Austrian National Public Health Institute
• João Vasco Santos, University of Porto, ULS Santo António and EUPHA Public Health Economics Section. 

No registration required. Join the conversation via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83932879638 

🌍 NTDs Around the World – Spotlight on Pakistan

The next session of the “NTDs Around the World” series, organised by festmih (federation of european societies for tropical medicine and international health), will focus on neglected tropical diseases in Pakistan. Experts will discuss key challenges and success stories, including:

🔹 Leprosy control in a low-endemic region
🔹 Barriers to diagnosis & treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis in a high-burden country 
🔹 Lessons from the successful roadmap to eliminate trachoma 

📅 Date: 17 September 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM ET | 5:30 PM CEST | 6:30 PM EAT | 8:30 PM PKT

This webinar is supported by the Working Group NTD of the young German Society for Tropical Medicine, Travel Medicine and Global Health.

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from leading experts on the fight against NTDs in Pakistan!

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ypYJsirfekylIdvLzISBEjfnjOc3x6pAvq-1kJvT3MZUMU9WMkFUTkRFMkJLOTMyWFhMN0NaOFoyRy4u&route=shorturl

The Global Health Academy will host an interactive two-day workshop for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers on the responsible conduct of science in global health research. Participants will engage in expert-led discussions and collaborative activities, including a session at the United Nations University on the UN Campus Bonn.

The program will address:

• Good scientific practice and ethics: respect, integrity, equity, sustainability, environmental impacts, and reflection on power and positionality.
• Human rights in global health: gender equality, intersectionality, and barriers to progress.
• Ideologies and context: the influence of historical and political ideologies such as Cold War legacies, authoritarianism, and global capitalism on research.

Insights from the workshop will help shape a self-paced online training program to be launched in 2026 via the new GLOHRA Training Platform.

The University of Bayreuth invites students, early-career researchers, and practitioners from medicine, environmental sciences, public health, social sciences, and related fields to a five-day, practice-oriented Summer School on Planetary Health. Participants will explore how to foster an environmentally and health-conscious society through interdisciplinary learning and hands-on project work.

The programme combines keynotes (e.g., climate-sensitive health counselling; co-benefits of sustainable diets; planetary health literacy; mindfulness & sustainability), communication workshops, group activities, and a regional site visit. A core element is developing an innovative, transformative project, supported by experts, with an oral presentation (e.g., poster, slide deck, video, flyer, website).

Workload: 30h attendance + 45h self-study
Contact: pph@uni-bayreuth.de (Carmen Jochem)

🍂 Fall School 2025: Understanding Heterogeneity in Cardiology

The Institute for Gender in Medicine (GiM) of the Charité is organizing a Fall School on “Understanding Heterogeneity in Cardiology,” open to doctoral candidates and students. The program addresses the gender data gap in clinical research, exploring innovative strategies for gender-sensitive medicine through a mix of theoretical input, methodological training, and patients’ perspectives.

✨ With funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), participation is free of charge. Limited support for travel, accommodation, and meals is available. Successful completion will be recognized with 2.65 ECTS credits, and participants will benefit from direct exchange with leading national and international experts. 

📅 Registration is open until September 8, 2025 via the Sign-up form: Sign-Up_Form_GEM-CAR.pdf

All relevant information about the Fall School can be found in the attached flyer or via the following link.

Join us in Berlin—Register now for the Responsible Research in Action Unconference!

Taking place from September 22–24, 2025, in Berlin, this collaborative event is all about turning ideas into action to advance a more responsible research culture and practice.

The event centers around a set of ten projects that were chosen in a rigorous selection process. These projects cover topics such as piloting reproducibility checks, enhancing preclinical systematic reviews, and developing innovative, researcher-driven funding models, among many others.

During registration, participants choose the project they are most interested in supporting and join a small, focused team to help move it forward. Selected projects cover a wide range of important topics such as piloting reproducibility checks, improving preclinical review processes, and exploring innovative researcher-driven funding models, among others.

This event is hosted by the QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité , the Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research and EXCELScIOR ERA Chair, University of Coimbra — with funding kindly provided by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Spots are limited for each project, so don’t wait – sign up now to join us in shaping the future of research! https://rr-in-action2025.org/

Deadline to register: Sunday, August 3rd at 23:59 CEST

The German Society for Epidemiology (DGEpi) invites researchers, practitioners, and students to its 20th Annual Conference under the theme “Changing the Face of Epidemiology.” This year’s programme addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the discipline, with a renewed focus on methodological exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Keynote speakers Martin Lercher, Charles F. Manski, Sarah C. Hull, Lars Schaade, and Naomi Allen will share insights to spark discussion on how epidemiology can adapt and lead in a changing world.

For the first time, the conference will feature a highlight session showcasing the best submissions from all methodological and thematic areas, reflecting the breadth and quality of epidemiological research in Germany.

The official conference runs until Thursday afternoon, with NAKO expert group workshops taking place on Friday, 26 September.

Join us in-person or virtually for Tackling Future Threats in an Era of Multipolarity: Collaborative Leadership for Security, Health Emergencies, Climate, and Finance, a special UNGA side event hosted by PAN, the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, The Elders, the Africa-Europe Foundation, and RANA. This high-level event will convene current and former heads of state and government, senior policymakers, and non-governmental leaders on what’s needed to rebuild and refocus multilateralism and galvanise leadership, action, and investment for the interconnected, pressing threats of our time.

Please register here. Note: In-person space will be limited with seats available day-of on a first come, first served basis.

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and the UN Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea and Incheon Metropolitan City, will host the 9th Regional Symposium on Effective Governance and AI Transformation.

Under the theme “Strengthening Institutions through Technology and Innovation for SDG Acceleration”, the Symposium will bring together policymakers, public sector leaders, technology innovators, and development experts from across Asia, the Pacific, and beyond to explore how artificial intelligence and institutional innovation can help build inclusive, future-ready governance for the 2030 Agenda.

Time: 09:00 – 18:00 | (Seoul (GMT+9)

Key objectives include:

• Promoting institutional innovation for inclusive AI transformation and better public service delivery.
• Advancing ethical and responsible AI systems.
• Identifying strategies for skilling, upskilling, and retaining public sector talent in the AI era.
• Showcasing youth-led and local governance models for SDG progress.
• Applying behavioural science and foresight tools to anticipate governance challenges.

The programme will feature high-level panels, thematic sessions, and knowledge-sharing opportunities on topics such as AI governance, community innovation, generative AI in the public sector, and the role of youth in public service.

🔗 Register here

The Master of Global Urban Health (MSc GUH) programme, in collaboration with the Centre for Planetary Health (CPH), is organising an International Symposium on Planetary Aspects of Urban Health, to be held on September 25 – 26, 2025, at the University of Freiburg.

You are cordially invited!

The event will explore the intersections of planetary health, including the environment, climate, urban health and global sustainability, featuring expert discussions and offering valuable networking opportunities with health professionals, master alumni and students from around the world.

Please complete the registration form to confirm your participation.

We kindly ask you to respond at the latest by June 1, 2025, to help us finalise the administrative arrangements.

We look forward to your response and to welcoming you in Freiburg this September!

Master Global Urban Health / Centre for Planetary Health
University of Freiburg

The German Cancer Society is currently inviting students and young professionals from the healthcare sector to the "Your Futures" conference for young researchers in Berlin. Among other things, three Berlin-based healthcare excellence projects will be presented there.

"DEINE ZUKÜNFTE" is a dynamic half-day conference designed for students and young professionals across health-related fields. Whether you're studying medicine, public health, bioinformatics, or digital health technology, this event invites you to reflect on your personal and professional path in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

🔹 Inspiration: Keynote by entrepreneur and speaker Markus Gull, exploring the story of your life and your role in shaping the future.
🔹 Deep Dive: Learn from three cutting-edge research initiatives:

• Der Simulierte Mensch

• BeCAT – Berlin Center for Advanced Therapies

• SupraFAB – Supramolecular Functional Architectures at Biointerfaces
  🔹 Interaction: Choose one of three short workshops designed to give you an instant boost of clarity, creativity, and career direction.

Open to students and early-career professionals eager to explore the future of health and medicine.

🔗 More info & registration: www.125-jahre-dkg.de
📩 Contact: service@krebsgesellschaft.de

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Theodor Bilharz, the discoverer of Schistosoma haematobium, leading research institutions from Germany and Gabon have come together to host a landmark conference in Tübingen. The event is co-organized by the University Hospital Tübingen, Technical University Munich, Justus-Liebig University Gießen, and the Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL) in Gabon.

The meeting aims to bring together experts, researchers, and students from across the globe to exchange insights, present new research, and discuss future directions in the fight against schistosomiasis.

🎤 Themes include:

• History and Global Health


• The Parasite and Its Hosts


• Clinical Disease and Morbidity Management


• Drugs, Diagnostics, and Vaccines


• Immunology, Microbiome, and Metabolomics (DZIF Sessions)


• Epidemiology, Prevention, and Implementation Science

📢 Call for Abstracts:
Present your work as a poster or oral presentation. Submissions must be in English and are due by 30 April 2025.

🔗 Register and submit your abstract soon — only 200 seats available!
🏨 Due to limited accommodation in Tübingen, early booking is strongly recommended.

The German Eastern Business Association and the GHA – German Health Alliance invite stakeholders from across sectors to the 8th German–East European Health Forum, held as an official side event of the World Health Summit 2025.

Under the theme “Strong Health Systems for Welfare and Economic Growth,” the Forum brings together high-level representatives from government, business, and health sectors across Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe, the Baltics, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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  Cardiovascular Health Strategies in Eastern Europe

  
  


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  Rebuilding Ukraine’s Health System

  
  

The Forum offers a unique opportunity to foster partnerships, share expertise, and strengthen regional cooperation for sustainable and innovative health systems.

Register - 8th GERMAN – EAST EUROPEAN HEALTH FORUM – GHA – German Health Alliance

Programme - 2025-Agenda-GEHF-as-of-06-17.pdf

🦠🌍 "One Health: Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Environment"

Organized by the One Health Platform, the symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, promote cutting-edge research, and provide a visible stage for scientists working at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.

This year’s venue: 🏨 Hotel Berlin, Berlin
Lützowplatz 17, 10785 Berlin
(Please note this is a different location from last year!)

🔬 Call for Abstracts:
Contribute to the conference by submitting an abstract for either an oral or poster presentation. Topics include:

• AMR
• Agriculture & Health
• AI in Health Research
• Climate Change & Health
• Conservation & Wildlife Health
• Emerging Pathogens
• Environmental Pollution & Health
• Genomics & Proteomics
• Novel Methods
• One Health in Public Health
• Pandemic Preparedness & Prevention
• Social Sciences & Health
• Vaccines & Immunology
• Vectors

💻 Conference Details:
🗓️ Dates: October 13–15, 2025
🌐 Language: English
💶 Fees:

• Regular: €290
• Reduced (students, with ID): €95
  📲 Hashtag: #OHS2025

👉 Register online and submit your abstract here
Note: You will need a registration ID and Indico profile to submit. Create your profile here.

Charité and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) invite students from Berlin universities to the interdisciplinary elective course “Planetary Health – Health of People and Planet in the Anthropocene.” This in-person winter term course explores the urgent health challenges posed by the ecological crisis and equips participants with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable, just, and health-promoting transformations.

📅 Fridays, Oct 17, 2025 – Feb 6, 2026 | 🕙 10:15–13:45 (incl. breaks)
📍 Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin | 💼 6 ECTS

Led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Sabine Gabrysch and her interdisciplinary team, the course offers insights into the science, ethics, and policy of planetary health, including global case studies, expert discussions, and an excursion to PIK. Topics include climate justice, urban health, food systems, and the role of health systems in addressing planetary crises.

🎓 Open to students of Charité and other Berlin universities
📝 Register via email to pauline.harich@pik-potsdam.de by 3 August 2025
📩 For questions: oskar.masztalerz@gmail.com

Cominded warmly invite you to join our 2025 community event, where we’ll bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore pressing challenges in implementation, ethics, and policy in the field of global digital mental health. On Thursday (2pm-6pm, CET), we’ll dive into implementation challenges. On Friday (9am-1pm, CET), the focus shifts to ethics & policy. Each day includes a panel discussion with renowned speakers followed by interactive small-group work on practical challenges.

Register here

The Herbstakademie Public Health 2025, hosted by the Niedersächsisches Landesgesundheitsamt (NLGA) in collaboration with the Medical School Hannover, Landesvereinigung für Gesundheit und Akademie für Sozialmedizin Niedersachsen Bremen e. V. (LVG & AFS), and Region Hannover, will focus on the theme “Public Health Challenges in Times of Crisis.”

Addressing the impacts of social inequality, mental health burdens, climate change, pandemics, and conflicts on population health, this three-day interdisciplinary event is designed for medical and public health students as well as early-career professionals in the public health service (ÖGD).

The programme features expert lectures, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with municipal health professionals. Highlights include a keynote by Dr. Johannes Nießen (BiÖG), sessions on crisis resilience for vulnerable groups, climate-related disease vectors, school entry health assessments, and public health strategies for underserved populations.

Participation is free of charge, but online registration is required by 3 November 2025. Continuing education credits will be applied for with the Ärztekammer Niedersachsen.

The 18th EPH Conference will bring together public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, educators, and practitioners from across Europe and beyond to explore the theme “Investing for Sustainable Health and Well-Being.”

Recognized as Europe’s leading public health gathering, the conference offers a rich programme of keynote sessions, workshops, and presentations showcasing the latest in public health research, policy, and practice. It also provides outstanding opportunities for networking, professional exchange, and collaboration.

Helsinki — a city known for its blend of urban life and nature, Nordic design, and vibrant culture — will serve as the backdrop for this four-day event. The social programme will feature a welcome reception, a conference dinner, and plenty of chances to connect with colleagues in an inspiring setting.

Global health professionals and researchers (PhD level and above) are invited to apply for the upcoming workshop “Creativity for Equity: Innovative Science Communication for Global Health Justice,” co-organized by Hannah Strohmeier, Yagmur Demirpehlivan, Torben Heinsohn, and Charlotte Köhler.

This two-day event will offer a rich blend of learning, hands-on creative practice, and collective reflection — all centered on how science communication can be reimagined to support equity and justice in global health.

Open to those working at the intersection of health, communication, and social transformation, the workshop promises a collaborative and inspiring atmosphere at the unique Spreefeld venue in Berlin.

The application deadline is 15 August 2025